Muslim leaders and organizations to boycott Houston Iftar

Muslim leaders and organizations are refusing to attend the 25th annual Houston Iftar and are calling for a boycott of the event if Mayor John Whitmire is still invited and serves as the keynote speaker. Why it matters: Houston has a significant Muslim population, and the annual iftar party, which commemorates the breaking of fast during Ramadan, is a longstanding tradition between the city's Muslim community and the mayor's office. Driving the news: More than 40 Muslim leaders and organizations signed an open letter asking the event's organizing committee to...